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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31
OUR SPECIAL SERVICE.
The Races at Helena Yesterday the
Most Interesting Of the Week
Accident to Miss CourtDey-
The Manitoba War.
Express Messenger Bennett Reported
to Have Cached That Express
Package Near Montpelier,
Idaho.
Tho Helena Races.

HELENA, August Z6.-lSpec,al TO Inc
Miner.1-This has been the best day OF the
meeting. The attendance was nearly four
thousand. Yesterdays rain put the track
in excellent condition. There were four
races, three running and one trotting.
In the hall mile handicap, two-year-olds,
the starters were Red Buck. Susie s.,
Oceanica, and Fisherman. Hard guessing.
all taking q turn for favorite q betting
heavy. Susie, who generally old low
down, won by a neck, Red Buck two, Fish
erman three. Oceanica four. Time. fifty
seconds. The mutuals on Susie paid fou
to one.
The matched race, (Montana and Oregon)
for 81 900 a side. three-quarters OF a mile,
Nevada and Hilda, was interesting and was
for blood. The betting in the pools was
not particularly heavy, owing to the even
standing OF the FLIES. In the pool betting
Hilda was the ~favorite three to two. The
horses Tapped throughout the race to near
the stand
NEvADA TIMING By A LENGTH
mills. Mile handicap-Susie, Ida Glenn.
Duffy Winters and Oregon. Susie was the
savorite by heavy odds. There were over
SO, 900 in the pools. 1t was a tight race
all round between Susie and Glenn, and a
hard fight on the home stretch. These two
came out 80 even that the judges decided it
wa q dead heat. Susie and Glenn ran the
race over. the Others going to the stables.
It was q tapping race all round, and Glenn
came out q length winner. In the weighing
of Glenn's rider he was found 81 pounds
light, and the race was declared off; also
all bets. Blevins, the owner Of Glenn. was
fined $3.50 and ruled off until paid. In the
2:45 trot Scott's Ida D., Duncan's Gold
Elsie and Krattcer's Cottonwood Chief
came in. Elsie tool the first heat, the
Chief the next two. by which time it vas
too dark, and the balance of the race went
over till tomorrow. The best time was
800. There was a big row on the last
heat, Chief and Ida's sulkies colliding, COM
ing neal ending in blood between the
drivers, Burris and Jeffries.
THE VENTS OF TOMORROW
will be a finish of the 2:45 trot. a special
trot between Lady Don, Chico, Fred W.,
and Bishop; three-eighths dash, Cyclone,
Papoose and Bogus; mile and a half hand
leap, Regent, Avondale, Duffy Winters,
Rosa Lewis. and Basil, and q free-for-all
trot, purse, 81 900, between Ranchero,
Rolla, Little Joe, and Nelox.
DAVIDSON vs.. wooLMAN.
President Davidson, OF the Fair Associa-
ton, tonight accused Joseph P. Woo]man
Of buying riders and drivers in the races,
to the detriment Of the association and
the dishonor OF it's officers. Woolman de-
MES, and calls for an investigation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31
Increase Over Last Year.

BosroN, August 28.-A table compiled
from dispatches to the Post shows gross
exchanges for the week ending August ~
were $795, 21s, 900, an increase of 3.9 per
year.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31

HELENA, August 29.-ISpecial to The
Miner by Rocky Mountain Telegraph
This has been a gala day for the shooters.
it being the occasion Of the second annual
Territorial shooting under the management
Of the Helena Rod and Cur Club. There
were three events. the results OF which are
given below. As will be seen, the champion
ship now held by Helena. is subject to
further competition, and the Deer Lodge
team is crowding the capital boys closely
for the coveted service. Butte made good
showing in the big contest. The following
is the summary of the respective teams in
THE THREE SHOOTS
that occurred to-day. The Territorial
championship commenced to-day and to be
concluded tomorrow, each man shooting
at twenty-five pigeons each day. five mem.
bers to constitute a team. Helena team,
No. 1, IS; Deer Lodge team, SO: Missoula
team, 70; Butte team, "a; Helena team.
No. 2, 70. Second Observation-Disclosures
purse, individual shots at fifteen birds.
Fisk. of Helena, took the first prize; Eckles
and Conley divided the second, and Man
uel, OF Helena, and Menard. OF M~issoula,
divided the third. The other event was the
Helena Rod and Gun Club purse for an in
dividual shoot at five singles and three
doubles, which wal won by Cowan, of
Butte.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31
The Pioneers BANQUET.

HELENA, August 26.-[Special to The
Miner. 1.-The Pioneers Association ban
quoted tonight at the Merchants Hotel
with about 100 present.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31
Judge Hall Dead.

ATLANTA, Ga. August 2s.-Judge Sam
uel Hall. Of the State Supreme Court, died
to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31
Choteau County Division.

GREAT FALLS. August 29.-[Special to
The Miner. by Rocky Mountain Telegraph
The Tribune, in an editorial this morn
ing refers at great length to the proposed
creation of Cascade County. Strong reasons
are given why the division should be made.
The boundaries marked out are fair and
equitable and to a great extent are a bene-
fit to one County, that OF Meagher. The
opposition arises from prejudice and comes
principally from Choteau County, while
the residents OF both Lewis and Clarke and
Meagher Counties are. with a few exceptions
heartily in favor of the measure. Thu
fight promises to be long and bitter, but in
the opinion of those in a position to judge,
the outcome viii be in favor OF County divi.
sion.
The new Presbyterian Church was dedi.
Gated yesterday by Rev. DR.. Mcmillan, Of
Deer Lodge.
1t is raining here to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31
THE MARKET c
NEW YORK. August 30.
STOCKS.

STOCKS.
Copper-Steady. Lake, 10A.c
Lead Weak; common, 4l1@4Mc.
Tin-Steady.
Petroleum dull and steady; opening g.; high.
est. 62sss; lowest. 61X closing, 81.
Mining shares quiet; Amador, $1.15; Bodte
81 10; Brunswick, S1.6O; California and Virginia,
Cristo, So. 25: Mexican, $3.50; Belle Iale, 500:
Standard, Csc: sutro Tunnel, $50; Silver King,
SIS 20; Tornado, 81. 10.
Money closed offered at 4; paper unchanged
Exchange 1901, for sixty days; 1881, demand
The bears obtained control OF the stock mar
ket to-day and hammered the whole list. The
hopeful feeling existing during the past few days
disappeared this morning. There was a marked
absence of support throughout the day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31
A Horse Thief COrraled.

Coat BANKS, NJ. T., August 29.-[Spe-
cial to The Miner by the Rocky Mountain
Telegraph.]- IT. Falter. charged with horse
stealing, broke jail at Fort Benton Satur.
day evening and made his escape until to.
day. when he vas captured here about
fifteen minutes ago by Sheriff Black. He
was found in a dark shanty, haying been
hid there by three squaws. Fortunately
he was discovered by Sheriff Black, who
entered the hut. Enquiries had been made
for him. but the squaws denied knowing
anything of it.. A thorough search, how.
ever, revealed his whereabouts, and he will
be taken to Benton this evening and lodged
in Jail.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31

GREAT FALLr, NJ. T., August 27.-[Special
to The Miner by the Rocky Mountain Tel
Henderson, of the medical
staff OF the Manitoba Railroad, is here.
He saws the track is T caring Great Falls at
the rate of from four to five miles per day.
Soon the promising city OF Great Falls
and Butte. the metropolis of Montana,
will be connected by commercial, as well
as railroad and telegraphic interests.
Cooney & Jones, the well-known con-
tractors, are here.
Phil Gibson has returned from Minneap-
oils. He speaks very encouragingly of our
prospects and future welfare.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-31
Advertised List OF Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the Butte City.
Montana, Postofiice for the week ending
August 80, 1887.
Persons calling for the above letters, will
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
Gobleville.

Fred Palmer was in town over Sunday.
Miss Mile Bush has been visiting friends
in Paw Paw.
Miss Mary Shields Of Kalamazoo, is visit
ing friends here.
VIM. Sisson and wife of Vandala have
been visiting friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark have been Wis
iting at Lawton and vicinity.
a small excursion party from this place
TO South Haven last Thursday.
Allie Holmes is clerking for j. c. Clark.
Mr.. G. has added a full line OF boots and
shoes TO his stock.
Mrs Goodrich. who has been in kalamazoo
for some time, made few days visit among
friends here last week.
j. w. Stoughton has closed out his bust
ness at Hartford and is now Oh the road for
the Champion" reaper and binder company.
+. f. Avery has moved his Bloomingdale
stock 10 Benton Harbor where he will en-
gage in business. We had hoped he would
put up n double brick store here, on his lot
recently purchased, and consolidate his
stocks.
Clarence Westcott' has been visiting his
parents at this place. He is at work near
/ Benton Harbor. The railroad company got
the start of him little, as he purchased a
ticket TO Battle Creek. supposing his people
/ TO be there vet, but learned 10 the contrary
before reaching this place and so stopped off.
! The game of ball played here last Friday
/ by the Coolies and Paw Paw clubs. vas one Of
the finest we have ever witnessed. Some
claimed nnfairncss on the part of the umpire
! in the first and second innings. After the
second. we think Mr.. Breck umpred fair
game. There is no doubt that Coolies is Paw
Paws equal with an impartial umpire.
. \ party of our town people picnicked at
Mill Lake one day last week. Among them
were Editor Stark and exhibitor See, who
conceived the idea that deep water bath
would be fine thing, and so they hoisted
the sails of a little canoe. steered for the
middle of the lake. Invested themselves of
their raiment and plunged into the water.
The boat being freed from its passengers
and the sails being too heavy, it Immediately
capsized and the aforesaid raiment was un-
tremendously dumped. 1t was fortunate
that the boys could swim or we should have
had occasion for an obituary notice. 1t isn't
very likely they would have jumped over
board in the middle OF the lake if they
couldn't swim and so our correspondent
wouldn't have got his obituary anyway. Ed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
Robinson w.. Robinson.

The late George w. Robinson, proprietor
of the Robinson House at Lawton. left al the
time of his death IN estate variously esti-
mated at from $4,000 TO $4,000 This
estate, with the exception of $500 each 10
his brother Alexander and his sister Mrs.
Comstock, he bequeathed 20 his wife, Helen
Z. Robinson. The will, application for pro
bate of which was recently made. was drawn
by Judge Hilton.
The brothers OF the deceased, Henry, Har-
low and Alexander, together with his sisters,
Mrs. Comstock and Mrs. Showers of Lawton,
sought TO invaiidate the will on the ground
that the testator was unduly influenced by
his wife at the time il was made. The fact
that Judge Hilton drew the will disqualified
him from trying the issue raised by the con
testants and SO, III accordance with the stat
ute in such case made and provided, it was
heard before Judge Mills on Friday and Sat
urday last. Geo. +. Pennington of Charlotte,
appeared for the contestants and l.. i. Tabor
OF Lawton. for the prepayment The case
went to decision on the testimony offered
by the contestants only and resulted in an
order admitting the will to probate, with
costs taxed against the contestants. There
was some talk of an appeal being taken
which can be done at any time within sixty
days after the decision was rendered
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
sudden Death.

Mrs. Jane McEntee. wife of Mr.. :. G..
McEntee of Antwerp. died very suddenly last
Sunday morning of heart disease. Mrs. Nc
Entee had been in poor health for several
years but, for some time past. had seemed
better and stronger than usual and only a
day or two previous to her death had been
able to come to town and was able 20 pre-
pare the usual evening meal on Saturday
evening. Her funeral exercises were held at
the residence, short distance east of this
village, on Tuesday afternoon at three
o'clock, Rev. II. w. Harvey, who is a son-in-
law of the deceased. officiating. Mr.. McEn-
tee and family have resided in Antwerp
something like twenty years and have wide
and extended acquaintance. The deceased
was one of the most respected and best be-
loved ladies in the neighborhood. sincere
christian and truly good woman.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10

Fences along the railroad, north OF the
river, and between Anderson and Case Were
burned last Sunday. The new railroad
bridge was saved by close watching.
The infant daughter of Sir. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Richmond, who live couple OF miles
north of this village, died last Monday of
diphtheria. The mother, who Is a daughter
of David Woodman of Paw Paw, is very Ill with
the same disease but, at latest advices, was
thought TO be little better.
Not long since, Nate Taplin's bartender
was fined twenty-five dollars and costs or
sixty days in jail for violation of the liquor
law. and preferred being jail bird; and now
Nate is fined five dollars and costs for disor-
derby conduct. Still another; Hank Meachum,
fined fourteen dollars and seventy-five cents
for being drank and disorderly. Who next?
Entertainments are in order this week.
"Ten Nights in Bar-room" and Joshua
Whitcomb' Monday and Tuesday evenings
at the academy of music. Thursday and
Friday evenings, Koli ). Thabue, native of
Burmah, will explain and illustrate various
customs and manners of his native land.
Campmeeting only four miles away every
day and night of the week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
Keeler.

The threatened rain passed over.
Andrew SIanker rides i'll a new road cart
Cholera morbus is quite a common COM
plant.
Charles Duncombe has built a store room
north of his store.
will Thomas and wife are visiting his
parents and old acquaintance.
The usual number of our people will attend
the,Sampmeeting at Crystal Springs.
Mrs. Costing is so i'll that she and the elder
will be deprived of the privilege of offending
the campmeeting.
Married. on the 1st inst. Mr.. Aldo Wilcox
TO Miss Gladys Clement. Charivari two
nights by the kids
John Kerher has put top on his buggy;
reckons if the boys can ride in a carriage,
father and mother can.
Four delegates attended the district lodge,
%. G. r., at Grand Junction last Friday
and report a lively meeting.
Frank Rich and wife of Decatur, Yolney
Osborne, wife and baby of Hartford, and
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Roosevelt of Keller camped
afkMagician Lake last week.
Mrs. McAlwaine of Hastings, Mich, will be
in Keller Tuesday and Wednesday and will
sneak in the Nj. +. church on Tuesday even
INC. on the temperance question.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
Additional Locals.

Chas. Smolk of Jackson. is in town on
visit TO his parents.
We noticed ex-Supervisors Roosevelt and
Monroe in town yesterday.
Frank Parks is at st. Joseph attending a
meeting of the bankers association.
Still dry-as-dust and hot enough for any
body, unless it be genuine Hottentot.
Having succeeded in making an arrange
ment with the NJ. c. Il. Il. Co. to place their
business with us on business basis" we
once more insert their time table.
The directors of the Farmers Mutual in
surance company held "A meeting al the Office
of Secretary Warner last Tuesday. Ii was
decided to put solicitor IN the field.
What our people have mistaken for smoke
during the past few days proves, on investi-
cation, to have been nothing but dust that
rose from the surface of the surrounding
lakes, ponds and streams, caused by the eX-
tremely dry weather
Sol Curtis was lodged in Jail last Monday
on charge of assault and battery committed
on the person of Elder Rose of Blooming
dale. The warrant was issued nearly three
months ago. but he had managed to evade
on Monday. 1t is no new experience for Sol
to spend little time in the cooler.
Alb. Wildey superintended the building of
that new sidewalk in front of Mrs. Howland's s.
corner of Kalamazoo and Paw Paw streets.
As a sidewalk engineer, Alb. don't seem to be
brilliant success. The walk is about as
straight as a rams horn and the grade re-
sembles that of the narrow gauge railroad.
If left in its present condition, one winter
snow scraping will use it up entirely. Two
by four scantling, six feet apart. don't make
very substantial foundation for walk.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Crane of kalamazoo
former residents of this place. recently re
turned from visit with Judge /. y. Barnum
better known TO Paw Paw people as Ike
their, brother in-law, at Denver. Colorado
Mr.. Barnum has found the climate of Colo
RADIO very congenial. He is now tough
hearty and rugged. whereas when resident
of Michigan, he was not very able bodied
and his relatives anticipated that his life
would be terminated by consumption before
the lapse of many years. His many friends
will rejoice 10 hear that he has not only re-
gained his health, but that himself and fam
lily are pleasantly situated and have also beer
prospered in basket and store.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
soldiers ana sailors Reunion.

The 9th annual reunion of the soldiers
and sailors of southwestern Michigan will
be held at Three Rivers from August 23d to
10Th. 1887, inclusive. Hon. Z. l.. Warren OF
Albion, formerly of this county, is president
of the association. Judge Buck of Kalama-
zoo, circuit judge elect of this judicial cir
cult. Is chairman of the executive committee,
David Ward Wood, the well knox VII orator,
of Chicago, will deliver the address. Com
rade Nj. L. Richardson of this village, is one
of the aids on the colonel's staff and Comrade
{. l.. Eaton of Mattawan, has been detailed
as officer of the day for the Goth inst. Halt
fare on all railroads. Rations will not be
furnished free. Thirteen prizes, ranging
from ten to fifty dollars, are offered for the
best grand army posts, bands, SONS of veter-
ans camps. relief corps, drum corps, etc. \
large attendance is expected
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
DECATUR.

Mrs. Kate Carney was in town last week
for few days.
Mrs. II. Nj. Buck visited her sister, Mrs. j.
L. Harrison, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sias have been visiting their
soul George, who is i'll and not expected to
recover.
Ed. Sanford, wife and daughter of Kansas
City, are visiting at his mothers, Mrs. DIR.
Kinney.
Mrs. Albert Christie has been visiting at
the residence of her father-in-law, Mr.. David
Christie.
Leslie Rogers and wife are spending a
week at Gull Lake. Mat Murphy takes
Leslies place at Trowbridge's.
A child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Levi
Reitz on the 18th inst. 1t lived but few
hours. The mother is doing well.
Mrs. M. l.. O'Dell and children returned
on Wednesday last from their visit TO Chica-
90 and Washington Heights. Chas. Hildreth
of Chicago, accompanied her home for few.
weeks visit.
Edison Woodman unloaded a carload of
horses-fifteen in number-at this place last
Friday morning, that he had just imported
from France. They were fine lot, mostly
mares with foals by their sides.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
CORRESPONDENCE.


The difference between the corn crop and
Bessie Sneed is that one is long and the
other short.
Lawton base ball correspondence will be
found in another column under the head of
=" The Diamond
A. b. Jones and Chas. Geiser, with their
families, are camping at Bankson Lake.
They are catching some fine fish-at least,
those they sent home were immense.
A fire started in the Leader office last Sat
urday among some stationery near the win
dow. Ii was discovered and extinguished
before it had made much Roadway. Damage
about fifteen dollars. The origin of the fire
is a mystery, but it is thought that it was oc-
casioned by the suns rays shining through
the window and igniting some matches.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
Alnena.

Miss Ursula Miner of Cincinnati, is visit
ing her uncle, Nj. (. Miner.
\ Mrs. Lowell iced is spending the summer
with Mr.. leeds father, =. n. Iced.
Mr.. Henry Hipp and family and Mrs.
Oren Hipp and daughter are visiting at j.
w. Hipp's.
The Almena school has closed. Miss
Douglass. its teacher, is numbered with the
successful teachers.
We were little ratified in our report OF
the AIattawan and Almena ball game; it was
the Mattawans who won by one score, in
stead of the Almeuas. Excuse US, boys, we
didn't 90 to do L. The Mattawans sub
sequently came over and took in the Alme-
nas by three scores.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10
That HeunIOu.

Bangor people are noted for doing well
anything they undertake To do at all, and the
coming reunion of Co. &C" Sd Mich. Cav,
and Co. &c. 10Th Mich. Unfit to be held at
that place on the LIST and ri OF September
next. Is not likely 10 prove al exception To
the rule.
Arrangements have been perfected for
holding banquet on that OCCASION at which
the following programme will be carried out
subject 10 such changes as circumstances
may render necessary;
Welcome Address-Mai. c. W. Peters,
president pro ten. of the village. Responses
by Capt. q. w. Rowland. Co. &C, and Lieut..
Ihos. Horton. Co. "G.
"Co. 'C'-Soldiers from 1851 to 1866.
The banner company OF the banner county"
Response by Lieut.. l.. s. Russell.
"Co. g.. 10th Mich. Inft.-Ever true to
their calling. whether as citizens or soldiers.
Response by Sergt. W. II. Cook.
Michigan Soldiers The best troops
from the best state. Response by Corp. l..
c. Moore.
Ivan Buren, Countryside gave her BRAY
est and best TO the cause of the Union. Re-
spouse by Sergt. Frank Branch.
The Grand Army of the Republic
Founded on the broad principles of frater-
nifty. charity and loyalty Response by
Col. j. G.. Todd.
"Our Fallen Comrades Standing and in
silence.
The Citizen Soldier-The good citizen
makes the best soldier. and the best soldier
makes good citizen Response by Lieut..
A. Il. Chase.
The Cause for which We Fought-Our
country, our homes and those we love-. Re
Spouse by Private -. !. Easton
Company Reuuions-Ihe most fraternal,
therefore the most enjoyable. Response by
Sergt. G.. i. Cross
Oar Next Meeting-Slay i be more Joy
Gus and more happy than any OF its prede-
cessors. Response 10y Capt 3. IL Dyckman
There is every indication OF an enjoyable
time and no member of either company who
can possibly attend should miss the oppor-
tunity to be present and renew the friend
! ships that were formed in camp and field and
welded in the fire OF battle.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-10

These are general purpose l.o.ss, sure foal get
tiers, have no superiors.
breeders should remember b. costs no more To
raise a 5000 than 800 horse. a little more money
invested nj the start to secure tr services of SUI
perior horse may confident! be expected TO add
largely 10 the selling value OF e colt whether in-
tended for Driving or Draft, an such Cleveland
BAYS cannot be excelled
Registered Horses of all ages TO- ale az reason
able prices. al accidents az owners risk.
s2ti8og4 J. r. BANGS. President.
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Hartford.

Miss Pearl Jilson is home from South
Haven.
Six new street lamps are another improve
ment in our village.
John. Allie and Clara Engle have returned
from their trip to Wisconsin.
A number of our people are on the sick
iist. This continued dry, smoky weather IS
moro than everyone can stand.
There was very small attendance ut some
~Sthe churches Sunday. Probably the Free
Methodist campmeeting had something &c
do With IL.